This family of five served in a country in Central Asia. While itinerating this year they received a new assignment. They returned to Central Asia but now are serving in a different country.

Updates and Prayer Requests from Nick and Melanie                                             We set up our apartment in our new country early August. Mid August we returned to our former country and packed up our old apartment and touched base with friends and colleagues. We encouraged them & communicated their value to us even as we say "yes" to a new season that will have life together looking different. Kyrgyz people are a little prone to feeling abandoned and forgotten and I want them to be encouraged and affirmed, knowing we have confidence in them. 

We will return to our new country August 26th and will begin to really settle into life there which will include a lot of new things: a new team, new language, new academic set up homeschooling our two older children.....prayers for grace upon grace as we jump in what is a familiar life style to us, but on a new assignment. Thank you for your faithfulness in sending us and supporting us in prayer! 

My (Melanie) Mom got test results back! It showed less severe and less immediate issues than it could have. She's at risk of developing some issues later on, but it's a maybe or a not right now situation. Would appreciate prayers for her, She's not a believer and I would love to see breakthrough for her spiritually this next year. 

If our family is like an arrow, then you all are the bow we’ve been steadied in this season. All through our itineration season the tension has been building as God's capable hands have been pulling the bowstring back, waiting until the moment is just right to let go. Together, in this moment of being released, the sent and the senders are saying a big "Yes!" to the plans of God and his goodness and mercy poured out on all people! We serve a mighty God with a big heart, capable hands, and glorious plans! 

May we each stay sharp to the call of God, ready to yield to his leading, ready to run alongside others in the journey, ready to marvel as the glory of God is revealed in greater measure!